by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how UCSB UC Santa Barbara compares to other colleges that offer geological & earth sciences.
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UCSB UC Santa Barbara is in the top 5% of the country for geological & earth sciences. More specifically it was ranked #42 out of 147 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #13 in California.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of California-Santa Barbara awarded 48 bachelor’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UCSB UC Santa Barbara, geological & earth sciences students borrow a median amount of $21,800 in student loans. This is above $15,501, the typical median for all majors at UCSB UC Santa Barbara.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $3,184 | $3,184 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 48% of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UCSB UC Santa Barbara are White. About 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Santa Barbara with a bachelor’s in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of geological & earth sciences master’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences master’s degree graduates at UCSB UC Santa Barbara are Asian. About 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Santa Barbara with a master’s in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 71% of geological & earth sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences doctoral degree graduates at UCSB UC Santa Barbara are White. About 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Santa Barbara with a doctoral in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geological & earth sciences majors at University of California-Santa Barbara.
This geological & earth sciences program at UCSB UC Santa Barbara breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geology/Earth Science, General | 53 |
| Hydrology and Water Resources Science | 5 |
UCSB UC Santa Barbara awarded 53 completions in geology/earth science, general recently — 47% to women and 53% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (47%).
UCSB UC Santa Barbara conferred 5 completions in hydrology and water resources science in the latest year of data — 60% to women and 40% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (60%).